Galactic Championship Tournament 2020

Tournament play is underway, games start at 7:30 P ET, but you can watch on Twitch, check out the scoreboard or join us on Discord to chat. Games nights are 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/26, 10/27.

Registration for 2020 is closed, but follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or mailing list for future tournament announcements

The Cosmic Encounter Experience enters its third year with Escape Velocity, hosting the second annual Galactic Championship Tournament. Meet players from around the universe to compete for the title, all from the comfort and safety of your home (or spaceship). Check out the 2019 Tournament recap here.

Want to join future Cosmic Encounter tournaments? Here’s how to get ready!
Pre Tournament Check List

• Get Tabletop Simulator from Berserk Games on Steam

• Download Discord for seamless in game communication

• Please be sure you can commit to the tournament, or at least find a substitute if you can’t make a game!

• Not required, but helpful to have

  • Cosmic Encounter Core Game DLC (includes Cosmic Eons at no extra cost)

  • Cosmic Incursion

  • Cosmic Conflict

  • Cosmic Alliance

  • Cosmic Storm

  • Cosmic Dominion

Cosmic Encounter in Tabletop Simulator on Steam

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Prizes for Tournament Winners*

• Your choice - Cosmic Encounter Duel or Cosmic Encounter Duel Gamemat - Shipped to you via Amazon

• Galactic champion certificate signed by the creators of Cosmic Encounter and the executive director of the Museum of Science Fiction

• 42 Cosmic Combo cards that accommodates up to 8 players and references all of the expansions

• One of four photo insert sheets of rare Future Pastimes memorabilia (emailed, high res pdf)

*Items may be delayed due to pandemic supply issues.

Cosmic Encounter Duel

Challenge your closest frenemy to the fast-paced hilarity of Cosmic Encounter Duel! The Cosmic Citizenship Council has announced it will allow two new alien species into their ranks, but they forgot to make two copies of the filing form, meaning only one species can join! Now, the two candidates must battle for control of a minimum of five planets to prove that they truly deserve the right to become a Certified Civilization.

In Cosmic Encounter Duel, you will go head-to-head with your opponent, racing to win control of five planets. Colorful ships, hidden tactics, and your alien’s unique abilities might tip the odds in your favor, but beware! Tricks and traps abound, and you never know what destiny has in store!

Cosmic Encounter Duel gamemat

Stage your instellar battles in cinematic fashion with the Cosmic Encounter Duel Gamemat! This 26” by 36” features vibrant original art from Cosmic Encounter Duel atop a high-quality, slip-resistant rubber base. As you become immersed in your cosmic clashes, you can display your cards and components in a clean, organized fashion while protecting them from stains and spills, whether you're playing in a tournament or just around the kitchen table. Whichever species you choose to lead in their fight to join the Cosmic Citizenship Council, this playmats will help keep your cards and components protected, ensuring that the focus stays where it belongs—on your games!

combo cards by jack reda & Future pastimes memorabilia

• 42 Cosmic Combo cards that accommodates up to 8 players and references all of the expansions

• One of four photo insert sheets of rare Future Pastimes memorabilia (emailed, high res pdf)

Merchandise*

• Official Cosmic Encounter Galactic Championship Tournament 2020 t-shirt

*Items may be delayed due to pandemic supply issues.

Official Online Tournament Rules

By Jack Reda

Registration deadline is extended until Sat, Oct 17th!

Galactic Championship tournament play will start on Monday, Oct 19 ending with the Finals on Tuesday Oct 27.

Players will participate in two games for Round One, after which the top players will advance to a single game in Round Two. The top six players from Round Two will compete against each other for the day's crown and prizes.

Unlike the face to face 2019 Tournament, there is no time limit on TTS games. You play until there is a solo victory or multiple winners.

ROUND 1

Divide players into four or five player games. This round will have two games. Players will play game 1 of round 1 Monday or Tuesday, then game 2 of round 1 on Wednesday or Thursday. The first game in this round will use the basic Cosmic Encounter set only. At the end of the games, the GM will submit the scores so they can be tallied and displayed. All players advance to the second game. The second game will add in Cosmic Incursion and Cosmic Conflict. At game end, the GM totals each player’s points from game one and game two.

Game Schedule - all times EDT

Please plan on being available starting at 6p EDT to get setup and make sure everything is working in TTS, Steam, and Discord. Plan on games running until around midnight, there is no time limit on games.

Tuesday, Oct 20

Game 1 [7:30p EDT]

Wednesday, Oct 21

Game 2 [7:30p EDT]

ADVANCEMENT TO ROUND 2

To advance to round 2 a player must score high enough to make the cut off. Scores are totaled from game one and game two. The cut off is figured by taking the top scoring players in multiples of four until you have about half of the original players.

ROUND 2

There will be one game in round two. Divide the players into four or five player games. There is no time limit on games. Add in Cosmic Alliance and Cosmic Storm. Victory points are figured by the same system, but players do not carry their round one points over into this round. All players are starting from zero points.

Game Schedule

ADVANCEMENT TO FINALS

The top six players, based on the points earned in round two only, advance to the finals.

FINALS

One game, no time limit. Add Cosmic Dominion and Cosmic Eons. No points are used, the regular winner(s) are the champions. Ties will be broken by number of ships not in the warp.

Game Schedule

VICTORY POINT SYSTEM

The victory point system is used in round one and round two.

• 1 point for every home colony (5 possible)

• 2 points for every foreign colony (10 possible)

• 6 points in the pot divided among the winners.

Example: A player who won alone, and who still had all home colonies would have 21 points (5 for home colonies + 10 for foreign colonies + 6 from the pot).